by Bill Taylor | May 15, 2024 | Announcements
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 1:30 pm, Reverend Mimatsu will be hosting a special service and performing the Goma Fire Ritual and ceremonial burning of the Soe Gomagi (wooden stick) with each person’s prayer/wish to the Buddha. If you wish to participate in the Goma...
by Bill Taylor | May 15, 2024 | Announcements
The Temple will commemorate appreciation to Kobo Daishi who entered eternal meditation on the 21st day of the third month (835). Shingon followers honor Kobo Daishi on the 21st day of each month. The service will be at 1:30 PM in person and via Zoom. Please contact...
by Bill Taylor | Apr 19, 2024 | Announcements, Services
The Shomieku Commemoration Service and Hanamatsuri will be held on Sunday, April 28th and Saturday, April 27th About Shomieku Commemoration Service “Shomieku” means the ritual (Ku) of recollecting the holy (Sho) image (Mie) of Kobo Daishi, founder of Japanese Esoteric...
by Bill Taylor | Mar 25, 2024 | Announcements
The Northern California Koyasan Temple is delighted to present an Ikebana demonstration by Sandra Hatcher, Master Teacher of the Ikenobo school of floral arrangement. Hatcher Sensei will present information on Ikenobo’s style of arrangement as she creates various...
by Bill Taylor | Mar 15, 2024 | Announcements
The Northern California Koyasan Temple will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Temple (1400 U Street). Adult plates are $10 each and come with three pancakes, sausages, eggs, and coffee or tea. Child plates are $7...
by Bill Taylor | Mar 12, 2024 | Announcements, Classes
The Buddhist practice of Shakyo (tracing the sutras) is an ancient form of meditation to calm the mind and relieve stress. Rev. Kanpo Mimatsu will introduce the Heart and Lotus Sutras, practice breathing to calm the mind and body, being mindful, practice patience, and...
